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Apple's Tim Cook Calls Out "Religious Freedom" Laws As Discriminatory
An anonymous reader writes It will come as no surprise that Apple's CEO Tim Cook doesn't agree with so-called religious freedom laws. Cook says, "[they] rationalize injustice by pretending to defend something many of us hold dear," and has penned an op-ed piece for The Washington Post which reads in part: "A wave of legislation, introduced in more than two dozen states, would allow people to discriminate against their neighbors. Some, such as the bill enacted in Indiana last week that drew a national outcry and one passed in Arkansas, say individuals can cite their personal religious beliefs to refuse service to a customer or resist a state nondiscrimination law. Others are more transparent in their effort to discriminate. Legislation being considered in Texas would strip the salaries and pensions of clerks who issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples — even if the Supreme Court strikes down Texas' marriage ban later this year. In total, there are nearly 100 bills designed to enshrine discrimination in state law. These bills rationalize injustice by pretending to defend something many of us hold dear. They go against the very principles our nation was founded on, and they have the potential to undo decades of progress toward greater equality."
I'm pretty sure it's not illegal in every states. However, I will not Google this as I am at work and don't need another reason to talk to H.R.
Some things need to be said...
The "Religion of State" is just as much a religion as those you are maligning. It requires faith, has a common belief structure, and has a god. Bills like this fight against theocracy. You are pushing for it.
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The "Religion of I-Hate-Blacks" is just as much a religion as those you are maligning. It requires faith, has a common belief structure, and has a god. Bills that allow individuals to refuse to serve blacks fight against theocracy. You are pushing for it.
Now do you see how stupid you are being? I suspect you won't, but hopefully others will.
Seriously not flamebait, but bigots typically heavily vote Republican.
They are tired of this black muslim socialist and want a return to the days of Bush. So put amendments and put records like these will give pastors great sermons on who God approves to run their country come election day. It works as the religious right is THEE most powerful group in this country. Even more powerful than the NRA and those who want lower taxes.
No I am not saying you are a biggot if you are a Republican moderators. But I do say the religious folks are 85% are registered republicans thanks to Jerry Falwell and Reagan who tried to persued them to leave Carter and the democratic party behind.
It works it is time get ahead at any cost including taking away the rights of others. Racist governors did the same to Blacks too to bring supporters to the polls
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Kind of like in the US if you speak out against the behavior or Blacks, Homosexuals, or Women......